Irvine, California Call to Order The Regular Meeting of the was called to order by President Kuwabara at 6:45 p.m., in the District Administration Center, 5050 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA. Roll Call Members Present: Gavin Huntley-Fenner, Carolyn McInerney, Mike Parham, Sharon Wallin, Sue Kuwabara Members Absent: Oral Communication Closed Session The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 6:47 p.m. Student Discipline Issue The Board discussed one student discipline issue. Reconvene Regular Meeting President Kuwabara reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and reported on the discussion in Closed Session. Student Discipline Issue On the motion of Member McInerney, seconded by Member Parham and carried 5-0, the Board expelled Student No. 191031804 for violation of Ed Code Sections 48915(a)(2), 48900(b), and 48900(k) through January 30, 2007, with suspension of the expulsion at the start of the 2006-07 school year, allowing the student to return to the district with probationary status.
Page 2 Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Student Member Warudkar and was followed by a moment of silence. Roll Call Members Present: Gavin Huntley-Fenner, Carolyn McInerney, Mike Parham, Sharon Wallin, Sue Kuwabara Members Absent: Student Members Present: Corinne Bernstein, Dana Blumenthal, Ketki Warudkar, Katherine Woodfield Student Members Absent: Staff: Dean Waldfogel, Superintendent of Schools Vern Medeiros, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services Dave Hatton, Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources Leah Laule, Asst. Superintendent, Education Services Lee Brooks, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Other Staff: Sheila Adams, Irene Brady, Nancy Colocino, Monica Colunga, Rhonda DeVaux, Dennis Gibbs, Erica Hoegh, Dee Knapper, Nancy Melgares, Paul Mills, Kris Moore, Marcia Noonan, John Pehrson, Barb Petro, Gail Richards, Mark Sontag, Mike Tague Video Production Services: Mike McIntyre, Teleios Services Adoption of the Agenda On the motion of Member Wallin, seconded by Member Huntley-Fenner and carried 5-0, the Board adopted the agenda, as presented. Special Recognition
Page 3 Astounding Inventions of the Future Curriculum Coordinator Mark Sontag presented an overview of the "Astounding Inventions of th the Future" program, now in its 19 year, sponsored by the Irvine and Tustin Unified School Districts and the Irvine Valley College Foundation. IVC President Glenn Roquemore and IRWD Board Member Mary Aileen Matheis presented a facsimile check for $2,275.00 in support of the program and expressed appreciation to Mark Sontag for his annual facilitation of the event. Oral Communication Student Board Member Reports Student Members Warudkar, Blumenthal, Bernstein, and Woodfield reported on school activities. Superintendent s Report Superintendent Waldfogel waived his report. Announcements and Acknowledgments Members Kuwabara and Wallin reported on school visits, conference attendance, and meeting participation. Members Huntley-Fenner, McInerney, and Parham waived their reports. Consent Calendar On the motion of Member McInerney, seconded by Member Parham and carried 5-0 (Student Members voting "Yes"), the Board took the following action on the Consent Calendar: 1. Payment for Nonpublic School/Agency Services for Special Education Students Approved the individual pupil service contract(s) for disabled student(s) negotiated between the Irvine Unified School District and State Certified Nonpublic Schools/Agencies. 2. Payment in Accordance with the Terms of the Settlement Agreement Authorized payment in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00 in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement.
Page 4 3. Grant Proposal: Math Literature Bonita Canyon Approved submission of the Math Literature Grant to the Education Foundation for Orange County Schools for the purpose of enhancing the school library collection at Bonita Canyon. 4. Grant Proposal: Honeycomb Printing Costs Bonita Canyon Approved submission of the grant proposal to the Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union for the purpose of funding printing of Honeycomb magazine at Bonita Canyon for the 2006-2007 school year. 5. Grant Proposal: It's All About Reading Bonita Canyon Approved submission of the It s All About Reading grant to the Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union for the purpose of enhancing the school library collection with the purchase of quality nonfiction books and Accelerated Reader quizzes for Bonita Canyon primary students. 6. Purchase Order Detail Report (A copy is attached to and made a part of these minutes.) Approved the Purchase Order Detail Report dated February 10, 2006. 7. Check Register Report Ratified issuance of check numbers as listed, representing Board authorized purchase orders, invoices and contracts: District 75, Irvine Unified School District - Numbers 00090306 through 00090980 District 50, Community Facilities District No. 01-1 - Numbers 00001150 through 00001153 District 44, Community Facilities District No. 86-1 - Numbers 00003146 through 00003156 Revolving Cash - Numbers 26931 through 27026 8. Contract Services Action Report (A copy is attached to and made a part of these minutes.) Approved and/or ratified the Contract Services Action Report 2005-06/10, as submitted. 9. Classified Personnel Action Report (A copy is attached to and made a part of these minutes.) Approved and/or ratified the Classified Personnel Action Report 2005-06/10, as submitted for Employment, Retirements and Separation. 10. Certificated Personnel Action Report (A copy is attached to and made a part of these minutes.) Approved and/or ratified the Certificated Personnel Action Report 2005-06/10, as submitted for Employment and Retirement. 11. Conference Attendance
Page 5 Approved local/out-of-state conference attendance for the following: 1) Parent Terence Ngai to Palm Springs, California, March 9-11, 2006 for $200.00; 2) Rhonda DeVaux to Washington, D.C., March 12-15, 2006 for $1,692.22; 3) Susan Holt and Pat McKenzie to New York, New York, March 16-17, 2006 for $1,550.00. 12. Field Trips and Excursions Approved the following field trips funded by donations: 1) IHS physics students to Buena Park, California on February 23, 2006 for $2,829.00; 2) UHS Dance Department to Long Beach, California on March 25, 2006 for $3,016.00; th 3) Culverdale 5 graders to Newport Beach, California on June 2, 2006 for $1,120.00. Consent Calendar Resolutions On the motion of Member Wallin, seconded by Member McInerney and carried 5-0 (Student Members voting "Yes"), the Board took the following action on the Consent Calendar Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 05-06-32: Signature Authorization and Submission of Renewal Application Head Start Early Childhood Learning Center Adopted Resolution No. 05-06-32 for signature authorization and approved submission of renewal application for the Head Start Program at the Early Childhood Learning Center, 2006-07. RESOLUTION NO. 05-06-33: Signature Authorization and Submission of Grant Amendment Head Start Early Childhood Learning Center Adopted Resolution No. 05-06-33 for signature authorization and approved the submission of the Head Start Contract Amendment for 2005-06, at the Early Childhood Learning Center, 2005-06. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Huntley-Fenner, McInerney, Parham, Wallin, Kuwabara CFD Consent Calendar On the motion of Member Huntley-Fenner, seconded by Member Parham and carried 5-0, the Board, acting as the governing body of Community Facilities Districts No. 04-02 and 01-01, took the following action on the CFD Consent Calendar: 1. Architectural Services for the Maintenance and Operations Expansion - Phases I and II Authorized the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services to enter into a contract with
Page 6 tbp Architecture for the Maintenance and Operations Expansion Phases I and II for a fee of $121,000.00. 2. Additional Architectural Services for the Woodbridge Master Plan Authorized the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services to enter into a contract with tbp Architecture for additional scope of the Woodbridge Master Plan for a fee of $18,000.00. Items of Business (Written reports were included with the agenda and are on file in the District Office.) RESOLUTION NO. 05-06-34: Initiate Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Irvine Unified School District Recreation Improvement and Maintenance District for Fiscal year 2006-07 On the motion of Member Wallin, seconded by Member Parham and carried 5-0 (Student Members voting "Yes"), the Board adopted Resolution No. 05-06-34 which authorizes the initiation of proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 within the IUSD Recreation Improvement and Maintenance District. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Huntley-Fenner, McInerney, Parham, Wallin, Kuwabara CLA Position Paper - Education Funding in California Following Board discussion of the potential negative impacts of Proposition 49 (After School Programs) and Proposition 82 (Universal Preschool for All) on K-12 education funding, the Board directed staff to narrow the focus of the position paper to the state<s chronic underfunding of K-12 education and the need to designate any additional state resource toward fulfilling existing commitments. The Board further requested staff to prepare individual resolutions relative to their positions on Propositions 49 and 82 for separate action. The Board also requested the Coalition for Legislative Action (CLA) to review the Governor<s proposed infrastructure bond and potential impacts. High School Health Curriculum Curriculum Coordinator Mark Sontag and members of the High School Health Curriculum Task Force presented an overview of their work, including a comparison of the 9 and 18 week course content, as well as parent and student feedback. Speaking to the topic: Ruth Anderson
Page 7 The Board discussed the benefits of a more comprehensive health curriculum, including the need to address mental health issues more specifically, and the challenge of effectively changing attitudes and behaviors. High school administrative staff remarked on the potential impacts of an expanded course on scheduling, elective choice and graduation requirements. On the motion of Member Parham, seconded by Member McInerney and carried 3-2 (Members Kuwabara and Wallin voting "No") (Student Members voting "Yes"), the Board authorized staff to pilot the revised 18-week course at two high schools during 2006-2007. On the motion of Member McInerney, seconded by Member Wallin and carried 5-0 (Student Members voting "Yes"), the Board authorized staff to: 1) Implement the revised 9-week course for fall 2006 at four high schools. 2) Conduct evaluations on both the 9-week and 18-week courses. 3) Review in spring 2007 evaluation data and consider possible increase in health requirement for graduation from 2.5 to 5 credits. The Board expressed appreciation to the members of the High School Health Curriculum Task Force and health teachers for their work. Field Trips - International Travel The Board discussed the benefits and risks of international field trips for students, and agreed to no change in policy, with direction to staff to revise Administrative Regulations to require a nondistrict sponsor for travel outside the 50 contiguous states. Request to Waive the California High School Exit Exam as a Requirement for Graduation for Students Receiving Special Education Services On the motion of Member Wallin, seconded by Member McInerney and carried 5-0, the Board approved the request to waive the requirement to successfully pass the California High School Exit Examination as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation for identified students. Strategic Initiative Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness Elementary Education Director Dennis Gibbs reviewed the Strategic Initiative on Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness developed by the Wellness Committee to inform the work of their subcommittees and provide guidance to other possible changes in policy or practice relative to nutrition and fitness. On the motion of Member Wallin, seconded by Member McInerney and carried 5-0, the Board adopted the recommended Strategic Initiative on Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness for incorporation into the IUSD Strategic Plan, and expressed appreciation to committee members for their work.
Page 8 Appointment of Members to the Superintendent Selection Advisory Council Following discussion of the optimum size of the Superintendent<s Selection Advisory Council (SSAC), the Board took the following action: Member McInerney made a motion (seconded by Member Parham) to size the SSAC at 12, with three alternates. The motion failed 2-3 (Members Huntley-Fenner, Kuwabara and Wallin voting "No"). Member Kuwabara made a motion (seconded by Member McInerney) to size the SSAC at 15. The motion failed 2-3 (Members Huntley-Fenner, Parham, and Wallin voting "No"). On the motion of Member Wallin, seconded by Member Huntley-Fenner and carried 4-1 (Member Parham voting "No"), the Board appointed 15 members to the Superintendent Selection Advisory Council (SSAC) from the nominations submitted. The Board further directed selection of an alternate from the list pending confirmation of each member<s availability for the entire process. Parents: Laura Baden, Sheli Easton Teachers: Barb Petro, Mary Thomas-Vallens Classified: Janelle Cranch, Donald Grudem Administrators: Erica Hoegh, Leah Laule, John Pehrson, Mark Sontag IPSF: Tim Shaw Community/City/Business: Sue Long, Staci Steward, Ken Stone, Margie Wakeham Superintendent Search Recruitment Brochure The Board reviewed and approved the draft brochure provided by CSBA Executive Search Services, as revised. CFD Items of Business (Written reports were included with the agenda and are on file in the District Office.) RESOLUTION NO. 05-06-35: Determining that the Special Tax for Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 03-1 (South Irvine Communities) Shall Cease to be Levied and Other Matters Related Thereto On the motion of Member McInerney, seconded by Member Parham and carried 5-0, the Board,
Page 9 acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District No. 03-1, adopted Resolution No. 05-06-35, Determining that the Special Tax for Irvine Unified School District Communities Facilities District No. 03-1 (South Irvine Communities) Shall Cease to be Levied and other Matters Related Thereto. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Huntley-Fenner, McInerney, Parham, Wallin, Kuwabara FIRST READING: Ordinance No. 05/06-4 Dissolving the Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 03-1 (South Irvine Communities) On the motion of Member Wallin, seconded by Member McInerney and carried 5-0, the Board, acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District No. 03-1, directed the first reading of Ordinance No. 05/06-4 Dissolving the IUSD Community Facilities District No. 03-1 (South Irvine Communities) and scheduled the second reading and adoption for the meeting of March 7, 2006. Oral Communication Adjournment On the motion of Member Walllin, seconded by Member Parham and carried 5-0, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:41 p.m. Sue Kuwabara Board President Dean Waldfogel Superintendent of Schools